The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized parrot found in the primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa. Experts regard it as one of the most intelligent birds. They feed on palm nuts, seeds, fruits and parts of trees, but have been seen eating snails. Their gentle nature and ability to mimic speech have made them popular pets. This has led many to be captured from the wild and sold into the pet trade. As a pet, they must be entertained, or they start to pluck their feathers, resulting in having no feathers at all. In captivity, the African Grey parrot can live up to 70 years of age.
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African Grey Parrot
The African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a medium-sized parrot found in the primary and secondary rainforest of West and Central Africa. Experts regard it as one of the most intelligent birds. They feed on palm nuts, seeds, fruits and parts of trees, but have been seen eating snails. Their gentle nature and ability to mimic speech have made them popular pets. This has led many to be captured from the wild and sold into the pet trade. As a pet, they must be entertained, or they start to pluck their feathers, resulting in having no feathers at all. In captivity, the African Grey parrot can live up to 70 years of age.